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How to Travel from

Budapest to Lugano

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Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.05–$471.30
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.49–$280.23
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.21–$407.61

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.05–$254.76

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.85–$471.30
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.07–$827.95
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.54–$433.08
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.80–$471.30
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.38–$496.77

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$433.08
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.59–$827.95
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$369.40

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.85–$496.77
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.59–$827.95
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$458.56

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$108.27–$356.66

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.84–$229.28
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.30–$242.02

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
14h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.16–$127.38
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

Flibco

Phone:
+352 26 58 57 1
Website:
flibco.com/en
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29

TerraVision IT

Website:
terravision.eu/
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.64–$12.10

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.10–$19.11

Eurobusways

Phone:
+36 70 282 1827
Website:
eurobusways.com/
Bus from Budapest to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$63.69–$95.53

Zelic Reisen

Phone:
+41 79 445 39 68
Website:
zelicreisen.ch/
Bus from Zagreb to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$148.99

Train operators

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.59–$242.02

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.10–$15.29

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.01–$9.55
Train from Monza to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.59–$5.73

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$70.06–$140.12
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.94–$70.06
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$95.53–$178.33

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$30.57

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.30–$82.80

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$40.76
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$5.10–$8.28

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Lugano is to fly and train which costs $36.96 - $195.65 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 6h 30m and costs $36.96 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Lugano via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

How far is it from Budapest to Lugano?

The distance between Budapest and Lugano is 924 km. The road distance is 1026.8 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 12h 48m and costs $195.65 - $326.09 .

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Lugano?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Budapest to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Lugano bus from?

Budapest to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Lugano train from?

Budapest to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Lugano?

The best way to get from Budapest to Lugano is to train which takes 12h 48m and costs $195.65 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 16h 40m.

Where does the Budapest to Lugano bus arrive?

Budapest to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Budapest to Lugano train arrive?

Budapest to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Lugano is 1027 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Budapest to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Budapest to Lugano?

Book your Budapest to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest to Lugano?

Book your Budapest to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5788+ hotels available in Lugano. Prices start at $59.45 per night.
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